* Sentence for elderly man, Feb 25* One Link’s bail ruling next Monday Sentence for elderly man, Feb 25 THE 57-year-old man who had unlawful sexual intercourse with his 11-year-old granddaughter in 2019 will be sentenced on February 25. The sentencing submissions and mitigation on his matter was made yesterday before Justice Maelyn Bird. Lazarus…
An outspoken man from Fataleka electorate in Malaita Province man has appealed to his people to respect the constituency’s ongoing development plans. Nemuel Olofisau made the call after learning that few constituency members are trying to disturb the constituency plans and rollout programs. Mr. Olofisau said since Fataleka become a constituency, the majority of constituents…
Gov’t injects additional $150k into coconut industry THE Government has further pumped $150, 000 for the coconut industry under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) initiative. The agreement was signed between the Government with Kokonut Pacific, Monday. Speaking following the signing ceremony, Managing Director of Kokonut Pacific, Bob Pollard expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Honiara City Central Police Station are investigating a break-in at the planning office of the Honiara City Council at Point Cruz between 14 and 15 February 2021. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City, Superintendent John Matamaru says, “The break-in incident happened between 6 pm…
THE Government is believed to have or is considering cutting by half salaries of public servants undertaking in-service training at both the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Honiara and the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). This is the latest move by the cash-strapped government to save costs. According to sources, the number of…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing the private sector, and the Economics Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) has highlighted to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) a number of fundamental reforms priorities that would create a better business environment. This was during a SICCI-SIG Consultation on Wednesday 10…
NGALIGARAGARA Rural Training Centre (RTC) in Central Kwara’ae electorate in Malaita Province has offered another two additional programs starting this year. The programs are mechanics and electrical. This means Ngaligaragara RTC now offers a total of seven programs, Bible studies, Home Economics, Agriculture, Carpentry and Plumbing, Mechanics, and Electrical. This is good news for Ngaligagara…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Gizo Police Station in Western Province have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man on 10 February for the alleged sexual assault of a 20-year-old girl at her home village on Vella la Vella Island on 9 February 2020. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Inspector Wilken Miriki…
THE Government’s 2021 Budget will be more focused on key priority areas and critical sectors. Speaking during the talkback show on Sunday, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Finance & Treasury Mckinnie Dentana said the Budget Strategy was launched, Monday last week. Mr. Dentana in a statement issued by the Prime Minister Press Secretariat…
Alleged scholarship fraudster’s trial in March A MAN accused of selling fake government scholarship offer letters and obtained $12,000 from four people last year will go through a trial in March this year. John Folia faces four counts of false pretence. He pleaded guilty to one count and pleaded not guilty to the other…